This was the last directing work of Fyodor Khitruk.
The theme of the confrontation between the two giants, developed with a subtle penetration into the psychology of the characters and the dramatic nature of the situation, acquired in this picture the universal content.
1983 - an honorary diploma in the category of films lasting from 3 to 12 minutes at the VII MF animated films in Espinho (Portugal).
1983 - the film is named the best animated film of the year "For masterful mastery of the style of classical animation" at the XIV MF c/m films in Tampere (Finland).
The animation was produced on DVD in the collection of cartoons "Masters of Russian Animation Volume 3".